Cranberry Turkey Spinach Salad
Elevate your everyday salad with this vibrant Cranberry Turkey Spinach Salad—a delightful medley of fresh greens, tender turkey, and sweet-tart cranberries, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal! This recipe combines high-protein turkey breast with the natural sweetness of dried cranberries, the crunch of sliced almonds, and the creamy tang of crumbled feta cheese, all atop a bed of nutrient-packed spinach. A quick homemade dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard ties the flavors together beautifully in just 15 minutes. Whether you're repurposing holiday leftovers or craving a wholesome, elegant lunch, this salad is a must-try for anyone seeking a healthy, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cups cooked turkey breast, sliced or shredded
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds
- 0.333 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the fresh spinach, then place it in a large salad bowl.
Top the spinach with sliced or shredded cooked turkey breast, evenly distributing the meat across the salad.
Sprinkle the dried cranberries, sliced almonds, and crumbled feta cheese evenly over the spinach and turkey.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the homemade dressing over the salad just before serving.
Toss the salad gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Cranberry Turkey Spinach Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2381 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.8 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.6 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 424 mg | 141% | |
| Sodium | 1922 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.6 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.3 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 118.5 g | ||
| Protein | 169.8 g | 340% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 627 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 2080 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
